Totally Terrific Letter T Adventure!

English Language Arts Grades Pre-K 2:26 Video
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Lesson Description

Let's learn about the letter T with a fun song and activities! We'll sing, dance, and discover lots of words that start with T.

Video Resource

"The Letter T Song" by ABCmouse.com

ABCmouse.com Early Learning Academy

Duration: 2:26
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Key Concepts

  • The letter T (uppercase and lowercase)
  • The sound of the letter T
  • Words that begin with the letter T

Learning Objectives

  • Students will be able to identify the uppercase and lowercase letter T.
  • Students will be able to pronounce the sound of the letter T.
  • Students will be able to name at least three words that begin with the letter T.

Educator Instructions

  • Introduction (5 mins)
    Greet the students and introduce the topic: the letter T! Show them a large uppercase 'T' and a lowercase 't'. Ask if anyone knows what letter it is.
  • Watch the "The Letter T Song" (3 mins)
    Play the ABCmouse.com "The Letter T Song" video for the class. Encourage them to sing along and dance.
  • Discuss the Song (5 mins)
    After the video, ask the students what they saw and heard in the song. What were some of the words that started with the letter T?
  • "T" Word Brainstorm (7 mins)
    Brainstorm a list of words that start with the letter T. Write them on a whiteboard or large paper, drawing simple pictures next to each word to help the children visualize them. Examples: table, toy, tree, tiger, train, turtle.
  • Letter T Tracing (10 mins)
    Provide each student with a worksheet that has uppercase and lowercase 'T's for them to trace. Guide them to correctly form the letter with their pencils or crayons. Provide verbal cues for correct letter formation.
  • "T" Treasure Hunt (10 mins)
    Hide pictures or objects that begin with the letter 'T' around the room (e.g., a toy car, a picture of a tree, a tea bag). Have the children search for the 'T' treasures. As they find them, have them say the name of the object and emphasize the 'T' sound.

Interactive Exercises

  • 'T' Sound Game
    Say a series of words, some starting with 'T' and some that do not. Have the children clap their hands every time they hear a word that starts with the 'T' sound.
  • Build a 'T'
    Provide the children with playdough, blocks, or other materials and have them work together to build a large uppercase or lowercase 'T'.

Discussion Questions

  • What sound does the letter T make?
  • Can you name something in the room that starts with the letter T?
  • What was your favorite part of the 'Letter T' song?

Skills Developed

  • Letter recognition
  • Phonological awareness
  • Vocabulary building
  • Fine motor skills
  • Listening skills

Multiple Choice Questions

Question 1:

Which of these is the letter T?

Correct Answer: T

Question 2:

What sound does the letter T make?

Correct Answer: /t/

Question 3:

Which word starts with the letter T?

Correct Answer: Toy

Question 4:

Is this a big T or a little t: T?

Correct Answer: Big T

Question 5:

Is this a big T or a little t: t?

Correct Answer: Little t

Question 6:

Which animal's name starts with T?

Correct Answer: Turtle

Question 7:

Which of these is a toy that starts with T?

Correct Answer: Truck

Question 8:

What yummy food starts with T?

Correct Answer: Tomato

Question 9:

What do Ted and Tara wear on their feet?

Correct Answer: Toe Shoes

Question 10:

What did Tony play in the song?

Correct Answer: Tuba

Fill in the Blank Questions

Question 1:

___ is for toy.

Correct Answer: T

Question 2:

___ is for turtle.

Correct Answer: T

Question 3:

___ is for table.

Correct Answer: T

Question 4:

___ is for train.

Correct Answer: T

Question 5:

___ is for tomato.

Correct Answer: T

Question 6:

The song calls the letter T totally ______.

Correct Answer: terrific

Question 7:

Terry has a _____.

Correct Answer: turtle

Question 8:

Ted wore _____ shoes when he danced.

Correct Answer: tap

Question 9:

Tommy built his ______ tall.

Correct Answer: towers

Question 10:

Tara wore two ______.

Correct Answer: tutus

Educational Standards

PK.2.PWS.2:Students will name a majority of uppercase and lowercase letters. PK.2.PWS.3:Students will produce some sounds represented by letters. PK.2.F.2:Students will chorally recite familiar texts (e.g., rhymes, songs, poetry, etc.). PK.4.R.3:Students will begin to acquire new vocabulary and relate new words to prior knowledge.

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